Diversified Farm and Specialty Production Loans

The Diversified Farm and Specialty Production Loan Program helps Kansas agriculture producers wholly or partially transition to non-traditional crops or livestock as a means to diversify the farm. Non-traditional crops or livestock are defined as those not currently tracked by the Kansas Agriculture Statistics Service (KASS). Projects cannot be an expansion of an existing operation. Applicants must demonstrate that the project will generate additional revenue streams for the farm operation.

Requirements:

• Project must add value to farm operation with non-traditional crops or livestock.
• Applicants must derive a substantial portion of their income from the farm operation
• Substantial financial match
• Complete application, including business and marketing plans
• A high probability of return on investment

Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to:

• Building construction, purchase or improvements
• Equipment
• Professional service costs (including, but not limited to, architectural, engineering or other consulting fees)
• Other supplies and materials

Areas that the loan will NOT cover:

• Production costs (seed, labor, chemicals, livestock, retail inventory or other  inputs)
• Land acquisition
• Paying off existing debt

Matching:

• Substantial match required

Click here for a printable application.

For details, please contact:

Mari Tucker
Marketing Specialist
Topeka, KS
Phone: (785) 296-6080
Fax: (785) 296-3776
E-mail: mtucker@kansascommerce.com